“Carolus Rex”, the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, will be released in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The lyrics for the CD, which will be made available in both English and Swedish, deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721).
A one-minute videl clip in which SABATON singer Joakim Brodén takes fans on a short history lesson by visiting the site where Charles XII (Carl of Sweden – Latinized to Carolus Rex) was killed in 1718 near Fredrikshald can be seen below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
“Carolus Rex”, the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, will be released in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The lyrics for the CD, which will be made available in both English and Swedish, deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721).
Commented the band: “The topics of the songs will remain quite the same and deals with the Swedish Empire, from its rise to its fall.
“‘Carolus Rex’ will be available for purchase on single Swedish CD (Sweden only) and single English CD plus a limited edition which features a double CD with both language versions. The double CD will also feature a different cover artwork.
“The release is set for Europe and in North America the last week in May, but already now you can pre-order the album.
“The album is produced by Peter Tägtgren who is also doing guest vocals on one song.
“During the recording of ‘Carolus Rex’, we also recorded a song where Joakim [Brodén] sings in German, a cover of ‘Feuer Frei’ by RAMMSTEIN.
“We are currently booking a huge tour and will present more countries in the upcoming days.”
“Carolus Rex” – English version track listing:
01. Dominium Maris Baltici
02. The Lion From the North
03. Gott Mit Uns
04. A Lifetime of War
05. 1 6 4 8
06. The Carolean’s Prayer
07. Carolus Rex
08. Killing Ground
09. Poltava
10. Long Live the King
11. Ruina Imperii
“Carolus Rex” – Swedish version track listing:
01. Dominium Maris Baltici
02. Lejonet från Norden
03. Gott Mit Uns
04. En Livstid i Krig
05. 1 6 4 8
06. Karolinens bön
07. Carolus Rex
08. Ett Slag Färgat Rött
09. Poltava
10. Konungens Likfärd
11. Ruina Imperii
The band previously stated about the album: “For the first time ever we have had an expert to help us out with the theme, the well-known Swedish historian Bengt Liljegren. We have also added some extra time in the studio to find the absolute right sound on ‘Carolus Rex’, and our producer, Peter Tägtgren, says that this album will mark a brand new standard for how a heavy metal album should sound like!”
Liljegren‘s previously published works include acclaimed biographies of Adolf Hitler and Karl XII. He also appeared in the popular Swedish TV series “Boston Tea Party”.
SABATON will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. The “Swedish Empire Tour 2012” will kick off on April 10 in Tampa, Florida.
SABATON bassist Pär Sundström was forced to sit out several shows on the Canadian leg of the band’s most recent North American tour due to a knee injury.
“World War Live: Battle Of The Baltic Sea”, the first-ever live album from SABATON, was released on August 5, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Sweden Rock Festival which will be held in Sölvesborg, from June 6th – 9th, have released the following update:
“Since SABATON were not available for this year’s festival, due to other obligations the same weekend, we proceeded with other bookings. Later, when it became clear that Sabaton would in fact be able to make a quick stop in Sölvesborg on our opening day on their way to their European tour, no fitting slots were available on that day and we were unable to fit a full show with the band into the schedule. Then came the idea to repeat the success of 2009: to have Sabaton perform the national anthem on Sweden’s national day! So, if you want to see one of the biggest Swedish metal bands in the world perform ‘Du gamla, du fria’, you should get a ticket that gives access to our opening day, Wednesday June 6th.
Sabaton will do a slightly longer set than last time, so even though this will by no means be a full concert, they will at least be able to perform one song from their new album Carolus Rex (released in late May) and possibly also one of their more classic tracks!
In addition, the band has promised to stick around after their show to sign their new album. “…And we will bring loads of pyrotechnics”, promises bassist Pär Sundström!”
The bands have been confirmed: AXE, SEBASTIAN BACH, BLACK SPIDERS, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, BONAFIDE, DANKO JONES, DEALS DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR, EDGUY, ELECTRIC BOYS, EXODUS, FEAR FACTORY, FISH, THE FLOWER KINGS, GAMMA RAY, GIRLSCHOOL, THE GLORIA STORY, GOTTHARD, GRAVEYARD, HELL, KATATONIA, KING DIAMOND, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, MASTODON, MÖTLEY CRÜE, MOTÖRHEAD, NATIONALTEATERN, PENTAGRAM, SACRED REICH, SAINT VITUS, SKYFORGER, SLADE, SOUNDGARDEN, SYMPHONY X, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, UGLY KID JOE, VDELLI.
The third in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Carolus Rex”, the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, can be seen below. The CD is tentatively due at the end of May via Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented the band: “We felt it was time for America to get something of a special show and this time the release party will be in Los Angeles, California [on May 23 at the Key Club in West Hollywood]. This show will be the only U.S. West Coast show and it will be the world premiere of new songs.”
SABATON will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. The “Swedish Empire Tour 2012” will kick off on April 10 in Tampa, Florida. Source: Blabbermouth.net
Swedish war correspondents SABATON proudly present the first dates of this year’s Swedish Empire Tour and comment: “This is the biggest tour we have done in Sweden so far – tickets will be available from January 11th on. The tour will be extended to other countries over the time, so stay updated through our website and Facebook page!”
The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Carolus Rex”, the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, can be seen below. The CD is tentatively due at the end of May via Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented the band: “We felt it was time for America to get something of a special show and this time the release party will be in Los Angeles, California [on May 23 at the Key Club in West Hollywood]. This show will be the only U.S. West Coast show and it will be the world premiere of new songs.” Source: Blabbermouth.net
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